trumpet honeysuckle

How to Grow and Care for trumpet honeysuckle

trumpet honeysuckle · Lonicera sempervirens
Also known as: coral honeysuckle

Vigorous honeysuckle best in partial shade but tolerates full sun, thrives in any moist but well-drained soil

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing trumpet honeysuckle

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Vigorous honeysuckle best in partial shade but tolerates full sun, thrives in any moist but well-drained soil

How to Water trumpet honeysuckle?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for trumpet honeysuckle?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for trumpet honeysuckle?

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What Soil Is Best for trumpet honeysuckle?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for trumpet honeysuckle?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize trumpet honeysuckle?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune trumpet honeysuckle?

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune after flowering has finished.

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How to Propagate trumpet honeysuckle?

Propagate by layering, hardwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant trumpet honeysuckle?

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How to Care for trumpet honeysuckle in Winter?

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How to Plant trumpet honeysuckle?

Vigorous honeysuckle best in partial shade but tolerates full sun, thrives in any moist but well-drained soil

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How to Repot trumpet honeysuckle?

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How to Harvest trumpet honeysuckle?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, fungal leaf spot, silver leaf and honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to honeysuckle aphids, Thrips and glasshouse whitefly

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The Toxicity of trumpet honeysuckle

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About trumpet honeysuckle

Attributes of trumpet honeysuckle

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClimbing
OriginE and Southern USA

Scientific Classification

Species
Lonicera sempervirens
Genus
Lonicera
Family
Caprifoliaceae
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